Courses
Radiography for Nurses Course
Aims and objectives
To enable qualified Dental Nurses to be confident operators of dental X-ray equipment in the dental practice.
To equip DSAs with the theoretical core of knowledge and the practical skills required to undertake radiographic examinations.
To fulfil an extended role in the care of the patient within the general dental practice.
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Orthodontic Nurses Course
The Certificate in Orthodontic Nursing is a qualification suitable for dental nurses who assist in Orthodontic procedures. This 9 day course (run over 6 months) is not only to enable the participants to pass the Certificate, but to give the knowledge, skills and techniques required to assist with patients receiving orthodontic treatment.
- The Orthodontic Nurses course will cover:
- Anatomy relative to Orthodontics
- Classification relative to malocclusion
- Orthodontic treatment, records and appliances
- Cross-infection in Orthodontics
- Interdisciplinary care• Laboratory skills
- Oral health
- Stock control
- Medico-legal issues and Clinical Governance
- Orthodontic indices
This course will be carried out in a Specialist Practice environment, including an on-site laboratory. Upon completion of the course, participants will be ready for entry to the Certificate in Orthodontic Nursing.
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